iScout Blog & Articles
If You Can’t Stand The Heat, Get Out The Heat Management Plan
June 4, 2020 • Safety • Safety professionals understand the hazards that exist when workers are exposed to hot conditions. The most recent OSHA U.S. Heat Fatalities Map shows there were 109 heat-related worker deaths from 2008 to 2014. Employees must be adequately trained and equipped to take proactive measures against heat stress, such as drinking plenty of water, wearing loose […]
Four Keys to Managing the ‘New Normal’
May 20, 2020 • Back to Work Safely with iScout As we return to work, it’s clear that business is at the forefront of managing the COVID-19pandemic. To keep people safe and a company operating successfully, businesses require detailed situational awareness to adhere to diverse and shifting guidelines across multiple regions. Challenges like limited group size, travel restrictions, and […]
Quotes To Live By… Literally
April 7, 2020 • Everyone has a decision filter. The way we take in, perceive, and use information is different. Past experience, personal bias, and cultural influence all play a role. Our decision filters become critically important in the stormy seasons, which threaten not only our personal health and safety, but also that of our family, friends and communities. […]
The iScout Gameplan for COVID-19
March 23, 2020 • The information below is reflective of our guidelines, practices and actions as of March 16, 2020. We will update this post accordingly to reflect any fundamental changes to our gameplan. Our focus is to respond with empathy, to be proactive, and maintain uninterrupted service. iScout’s top priority is the health and safety of our employees […]
Hand Hygiene Can Save Lives
March 17, 2020 • Whether at work, home, or performing our favorite activities, the most commonly used tool is the human hand. Our hands help us do so many things, in every aspect of life. The functionality of the human hand provides many advantages. But hands can also pose a threat to us, and others around us, if they […]
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
March 4, 2020 • Coronavirus is a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. Coronaviruses are common in many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats. They are also zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted between animals and people. A novel coronavirus is a new strain that […]
Importance of Employee Training: 5 Reasons Why You Need It
February 16, 2020 • Safety Culture• Safety Tips• Training • There’s no doubt that good job training early on is the foundation of any employee’s success. But what’s the value of ongoing training for employees who have been with your company through highs, lows, and everything in between?
Increasing Employee Engagement with 2020 Training
February 16, 2020 • Safety• Safety Culture• Training • Increasing Employee Engagement with 2020 Training
Change Your Culture by Making Employees a Part of Safety Strategy
January 22, 2020 • Safety Culture• Safety Tips• Training • It’s no secret: an engaged workplace is a safe workplace. Gallup research found that companies with a high level of employee participation saw significantly fewer accidents. Specifically, those in the top 25% of engagement saw up to 70% fewer accidents than organizations in the bottom 25%. No company wants to find themselves facing an injury […]
5 Safety Tips For The New Year
January 12, 2020 • Safety• Safety Culture • New Year’s resolutions aren’t just about getting fit and eating right. They can also provide valuable opportunities to improve safety in the workplace. Every year, more than 2.8 million injuries occur in the workplace. And while that number seems to be on the decline, thanks largely in part to ongoing changes and advancements in safety […]
